i recently had cause to be concerned that i had contracted herpes. However, i felt with my history and the partner i was with that i felt it could not be it. here is some back info: sex on Nov 11, had pain in my vagina, with a bit of blood after sex. Pain was immediate, and was uncomfortable to sit. when pain did not go away after a day or so, i did a self exam with a mirror. at this time i notice one small paper-cut-like cut at the top of the vagina opening and below the urethra opening. And a smaller one on the other side in the same are but a bit lower. doctor was sure that it was herpes. did a visual exam, and a culture, gave me valtrex and the oral med for a yeast infection as well. symptoms were gone 2 days later. And I have had nothing for the last 2 months.
culture test came back negative. good thing right???? well my doctor was surprised at the results and wants to do some follow-up tests. Is it standard to have follow-up tests, which i am guess is a blood test, when a culture is negative. Also, my doctor said that there really is not a blood test for herpes....i am very confused cause everything i seem to read on here a blood test is a must.
any info would be great.